Salads
Summer Harvest Quinoa Salad
⏱ 30 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top of the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.
